HATE-ATTACK THUGS TURN ON SOLDIERS
A group of soldiers march in front of the Olympic stadium
Tuesday September 4,2012
By Daily Express Reporter
SOLDIERS guarding the Paralympics have been told to keep in large groups after a spate of unprovoked attacks on servicemen.
In the worst incident, a lone off-duty soldier was targeted by four Asian men who abused him for being in the Army before attacking him yards from his base.
The soldier was not in uniform but was singled out because he was carrying a military bag.
Police last night confirmed they are investigating the attack, which took place close to Tower Hill Tube station, central London, during the Olympics.
The soldier – one of thousands drafted in at the 11th hour because of the security shambles – was left with black eyes.
Military top brass have warned the 4,500 soldiers on duty during the Paralympics not to travel alone.
Troops have been told an Army issue bag “is just as recognisable as uniform and should not be carried when in civilian clothing”.
 None of the chiefs wanted to publicise this but it is a disgrace that people who are doing their jobs in difficult circumstances are abused and attacked like this
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A forces insider said: “None of the chiefs wanted to publicise this but it is a disgrace that people who are doing their jobs in difficult circumstances are abused and attacked like this.”
The Ministry of Defence refused to reveal how many attacks there have been.
